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Job Title: Chef de Partie (CDP)
Status: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Working 5 days over 7 and shifts between 6am and 7pm
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 10th May
Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed
Overview
Following a reorganisation of the department, there is a vacancy to join our chef team to assist in the preparation and presentation of a high-quality catering service for up to 600 residential, up to 4500-day students and 650 staff. With the opportunity to use Reaseheath College produce Aberdeen Angus and Wagyu beef, pork and farm lamb as well as amazing tomatoes, chillies and fresh salad from the glasshouse. Reaseheath also produces its own cheese and butter.
About the role
We are now looking for a CDP Chef to join our team to continue to deliver high quality, fresh produce menus across the campus. You should be enthusiastic to provide a high level of food that is healthy, varied and cooking with all fresh ingredients; as well as showing customer service and presentation skills.
The role would suit someone who is eager to remain in the hospitality sector but wishes to work a more regular shift pattern with less antisocial hours and no split shifts. Working hours are 37 hours per week generally between 7.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. 5 days a week over 7 days with only occasional functions. The College closes for two weeks at Christmas so there is no need to miss out on Christmas with family and friends.
Key responsibilities:
1. Deliver high‑quality hospitality service to students, staff, and guests.
2. Manage your designated kitchen station and prepare it for service.
3. Cook and produce high‑quality dishes using fresh ingredients and provided recipes.
4. Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure correct food storage, labelling, and rotation.
5. Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
The successful candidate will:
6. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent catering qualification.
7. Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
8. Experience working as a CDP in a professional kitchen.
9. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
10. Excellent customer service and attention to detail.
We can offer you:
11. 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
12. A two-week festive/New Year shut down
13. Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
14. Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
15. On site gym membership available
16. Pluxee reward scheme
17. Free Parking
For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR Team to arrange a conversation or tour with our hiring managers.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through agencies.
Safeguarding Statement
Reaseheath College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.